What is the remainder when 65^{99} is divided by 11?
- A. 0
- B. 5
- C. 9
- D. 10 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 10
Explanation
Using modular arithmetic, 65 \equiv -1 \pmod{11}. Thus, (65)^{99} \equiv (-1)^{99} \equiv -1 \equiv 10 \pmod{11}.
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